HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-28 Community Services and Safety MinutesCity of Tukwila
City Council Community Services & Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 28, 2023- 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Mohamed Abdi, Chair; Thomas McLeod, Tosh Sharp
Staff Present:
Eric Dreyer, David Rosen, Kari Sand, Eric Lund, Karen Lentz
Chair Abdi called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Grant Agreement: Planning for Recreation Access
Staff is seeking Council approval of a grant agreement with the Washington Recreation and
Conservation Office in the amount of $197,300 for the Playbook for Inclusive Park Design
Project.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
B. Grant Agreement: Mental Health Co -Responder Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of a grant agreement with the Association of Washington
Cities in the amount of $105,000 to fund contracted services of the Sound Health Co -responder
through June 30, 2024.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
C. Ordinance: Drug Possession
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to allow city prosecution of drug possession
consistent with Washington State Law.
Committee Recommendation:
Unanimous approval. Forward to August 28, 2023 Committee of the Whole.
11. MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH